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Barcode: 0041497560226 (EAN / EAN-13) 041497560226 (UPC / UPC-A)

Brands: Weis

Brand owner: Weis Markets, Inc.

Categories: Snacks, Sweet snacks, Biscuits and cakes, Biscuits

Countries where sold: United States

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Ingredients

32 ingredients

Enriched flour (wheat flour bleached, niacin, iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), sugar, molasses, water, vegetable shortening (partially hydrogenated soybean and/or cottonseed oils), honey, leavening (baking soda), salt, emulsifier [water, sorbitan monostearate, polysorbate 60, mono and diglycerides, sodium propionate (preservative), phosphoric acid], soy lecithin (emulsifier), sorbitol, ginger, dried eggs, dried whey, cinnamon.

Allergens: Gluten, Soybeans

Food processing

Ultra processed foods
Elements that indicate the product is in the 4 - Ultra processed food and drink products group:

Additive: E322 - Lecithins

Additive: E420 - Sorbitol

Additive: E435 - Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate

Additive: E471 - Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

Additive: E491 - Sorbitan monostearate

Ingredient: Emulsifier

Ingredient: Whey
Food products are classified into 4 groups according to their degree of processing:

Unprocessed or minimally processed foods

Processed culinary ingredients

Processed foods

Ultra processed foods

The determination of the group is based on the category of the product and on the ingredients it contains.

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Additives

E281 - Sodium propionate

Sodium propionate: Sodium propanoate or sodium propionate is the sodium salt of propionic acid which has the chemical formula Na-C2H5COO-. This white crystalline solid is deliquescent in moist air.
Source: Wikipedia

E322 - Lecithins

Lecithins are natural compounds commonly used in the food industry as emulsifiers and stabilizers.

Extracted from sources like soybeans and eggs, lecithins consist of phospholipids that enhance the mixing of oil and water, ensuring smooth textures in various products like chocolates, dressings, and baked goods.

They do not present any known health risks.

E322i - Lecithin

Lecithins are natural compounds commonly used in the food industry as emulsifiers and stabilizers.

Extracted from sources like soybeans and eggs, lecithins consist of phospholipids that enhance the mixing of oil and water, ensuring smooth textures in various products like chocolates, dressings, and baked goods.

They do not present any known health risks.

E338 - Phosphoric acid

Phosphoric acid: Phosphoric acid -also known as orthophosphoric acid or phosphoricV acid- is a weak acid with the chemical formula H3PO4. Orthophosphoric acid refers to phosphoric acid, which is the IUPAC name for this compound. The prefix ortho- is used to distinguish the acid from related phosphoric acids, called polyphosphoric acids. Orthophosphoric acid is a non-toxic acid, which, when pure, is a solid at room temperature and pressure. The conjugate base of phosphoric acid is the dihydrogen phosphate ion, H2PO−4, which in turn has a conjugate base of hydrogen phosphate, HPO2−4, which has a conjugate base of phosphate, PO3−4. Phosphates are essential for life.The most common source of phosphoric acid is an 85% aqueous solution; such solutions are colourless, odourless, and non-volatile. The 85% solution is a syrupy liquid, but still pourable. Although phosphoric acid does not meet the strict definition of a strong acid, the 85% solution is acidic enough to be corrosive. Because of the high percentage of phosphoric acid in this reagent, at least some of the orthophosphoric acid is condensed into polyphosphoric acids; for the sake of labeling and simplicity, the 85% represents H3PO4 as if it were all in the ortho form. Dilute aqueous solutions of phosphoric acid exist in the ortho form.
Source: Wikipedia

E420 - Sorbitol

Sorbitol: Sorbitol --, less commonly known as glucitol --, is a sugar alcohol with a sweet taste which the human body metabolizes slowly. It can be obtained by reduction of glucose, which changes the aldehyde group to a hydroxyl group. Most sorbitol is made from corn syrup, but it is also found in nature, for example in apples, pears, peaches, and prunes. It is converted to fructose by sorbitol-6-phosphate 2-dehydrogenase. Sorbitol is an isomer of mannitol, another sugar alcohol; the two differ only in the orientation of the hydroxyl group on carbon 2. While similar, the two sugar alcohols have very different sources in nature, melting points, and uses.
Source: Wikipedia

E435 - Polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate

E471 - Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids

Mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471), are food additives commonly used as emulsifiers in various processed foods.

These compounds consist of glycerol molecules linked to one or two fatty acid chains, which help stabilize and blend water and oil-based ingredients. E471 enhances the texture and shelf life of products like margarine, baked goods, and ice cream, ensuring a smooth and consistent texture.

It is generally considered safe for consumption within established regulatory limits.

E491 - Sorbitan monostearate

Sorbitan monostearate: Sorbitan monostearate is an ester of sorbitan -a sorbitol derivative- and stearic acid and is sometimes referred to as a synthetic wax. It is primarily used as an emulsifier to keep water and oils mixed. Sorbitan monostearate is used in the manufacture of food and healthcare products and is a non-ionic surfactant with emulsifying, dispersing, and wetting properties. It is also employed to create synthetic fibers, metal machining fluid, and brighteners in the leather industry, and as an emulsifier in coatings, pesticides, and various applications in the plastics, food and cosmetics industries. Sorbitans are also known as "Spans". Sorbitan monostearate has been approved by the European Union for use as a food additive -emulsifier- -E number: E 491-
Source: Wikipedia

E500 - Sodium carbonates

Sodium carbonates (E500) are compounds commonly used in food preparation as leavening agents, helping baked goods rise by releasing carbon dioxide when they interact with acids.

Often found in baking soda, they regulate the pH of food, preventing it from becoming too acidic or too alkaline. In the culinary world, sodium carbonates can also enhance the texture and structure of foods, such as noodles, by modifying the gluten network.

Generally recognized as safe, sodium carbonates are non-toxic when consumed in typical amounts found in food.

E500ii - Sodium hydrogen carbonate

Sodium hydrogen carbonate, also known as E500ii, is a food additive commonly used as a leavening agent.

When added to recipes, it releases carbon dioxide gas upon exposure to heat or acids, causing dough to rise and resulting in a light, fluffy texture in baked goods.

It is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by regulatory authorities when used in appropriate quantities and poses no significant health risks when consumed in typical food applications.

Ingredients analysis

May contain palm oil

Ingredients that may contain palm oil: E471

Non-vegan
Non-vegan ingredients: Honey, Egg, Whey

Vegetarian status unknown
Unrecognized ingredients: Iron, Thiamin mononitrate, Folic acid

The analysis is based solely on the ingredients listed and does not take into account processing methods.

Details of the analysis of the ingredients
: flour (wheat flour, niacin, iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), sugar, molasses, water, vegetable shortening (soybean, cottonseed oils), honey, leavening (baking soda), salt, emulsifier (water, sorbitan monostearate, polysorbate 60, mono- and diglycerides, sodium propionate (preservative), phosphoric acid), soy lecithin (emulsifier), sorbitol, ginger, eggs, whey, cinnamon
flour -> en:flour - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9410 - percent_min: 6.66666666666667 - percent_max: 100

wheat flour -> en:wheat-flour - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 9410 - percent_min: 1.11111111111111 - percent_max: 100

niacin -> en:e375 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 50

iron -> en:iron - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 33.3333333333333

thiamin mononitrate -> en:thiamin-mononitrate - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 25

riboflavin -> en:e101 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 20

folic acid -> en:folic-acid - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 16.6666666666667

sugar -> en:sugar - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31016 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 26.09

molasses -> en:molasses - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_proxy_food_code: 31016 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 26.09

water -> en:water - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 18066 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 25

vegetable shortening -> en:vegetable-fat - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 20

soybean -> en:soya-bean - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 20901 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 20

cottonseed oils -> en:cottonseed-oil - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - from_palm_oil: no - ciqual_food_code: 17170 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 10

honey -> en:honey - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 31008 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 16.6666666666667

leavening -> en:raising-agent - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 14.2857142857143

baking soda -> en:e500ii - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 14.2857142857143

salt -> en:salt - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11058 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.25

emulsifier -> en:emulsifier - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.25

water -> en:water - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 18066 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.25

sorbitan monostearate -> en:e491 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.625

polysorbate 60 -> en:e435 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.416666666666667

mono- and diglycerides -> en:e471 - vegan: maybe - vegetarian: maybe - from_palm_oil: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.3125

sodium propionate -> en:e281 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.25

preservative -> en:preservative - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.25

phosphoric acid -> en:e338 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 0.208333333333333

soy lecithin -> en:soya-lecithin - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 42200 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.25

emulsifier -> en:emulsifier - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.25

sorbitol -> en:e420 - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.25

ginger -> en:ginger - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 11074 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.25

eggs -> en:egg - vegan: no - vegetarian: yes - ciqual_food_code: 22000 - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.25

whey -> en:whey - vegan: no - vegetarian: maybe - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.25

cinnamon -> en:cinnamon - vegan: yes - vegetarian: yes - percent_min: 0 - percent_max: 1.25

Nutrition

Poor nutritional quality
⚠ ️Warning: the amount of fruits, vegetables and nuts is not specified on the label, it was estimated from the list of ingredients: 2
This product is not considered a beverage for the calculation of the Nutri-Score.

Positive points: 2

Proteins: 2 / 5 (value: 4.35, rounded value: 4.35)

Fiber: 2 / 5 (value: 2.2, rounded value: 2.2)

Fruits, vegetables, nuts, and colza/walnut/olive oils: 0 / 5 (value: 2.57208333333333, rounded value: 2.6)

Negative points: 17

Energy: 4 / 10 (value: 1548, rounded value: 1548)

Sugars: 5 / 10 (value: 26.09, rounded value: 26.1)

Saturated fat: 3 / 10 (value: 3.26, rounded value: 3.3)

Sodium: 5 / 10 (value: 500, rounded value: 500)

The points for proteins are not counted because the negative points are greater or equal to 11.

Nutritional score: (17 - 2)

Nutri-Score:
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Nutrient levels
- Fat in moderate quantity (10.9%)
  What you need to know
  
  A high consumption of fat, especially saturated fats, can raise cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart diseases.
  
  Recommendation: Limit the consumption of fat and saturated fat
  
  Choose products with lower fat and saturated fat content.
  
  Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Fat: the facts
- Saturated fat in moderate quantity (3.26%)
  What you need to know
  
  A high consumption of fat, especially saturated fats, can raise cholesterol, which increases the risk of heart diseases.
  
  Recommendation: Limit the consumption of fat and saturated fat
  
  Choose products with lower fat and saturated fat content.
  
  Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Fat: the facts
- Sugars in high quantity (26.1%)
  What you need to know
  
  A high consumption of sugar can cause weight gain and tooth decay. It also augments the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardio-vascular diseases.
  
  Recommendation: Limit the consumption of sugar and sugary drinks
  
  Sugary drinks (such as sodas, fruit beverages, and fruit juices and nectars) should be limited as much as possible (no more than 1 glass a day).
  
  Choose products with lower sugar content and reduce the consumption of products with added sugars.
  
  Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Sugar: the facts
- Salt in moderate quantity (1.25%)
  What you need to know
  
  A high consumption of salt (or sodium) can cause raised blood pressure, which can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.
  
  Many people who have high blood pressure do not know it, as there are often no symptoms.
  
  Most people consume too much salt (on average 9 to 12 grams per day), around twice the recommended maximum level of intake.
  
  Recommendation: Limit the consumption of salt and salted food
  
  Reduce the quantity of salt used when cooking, and don't salt again at the table.
  
  Limit the consumption of salty snacks and choose products with lower salt content.
  
  Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Fact sheet - Salt reduction
  
  Source: National Health Service UK (NHS) - Salt: the facts

Nutrition facts

Nutrition facts	As sold for 100 g / 100 ml	As sold per serving (1 COOKIE (46 g))	Compared to: Biscuits
Energy	1,548 kj (370 kcal)	712 kj (170 kcal)	-21%
Fat	10.87 g	5 g	-46%
Saturated fat	3.26 g	1.5 g	-64%
Trans fat	3.26 g	1.5 g	+204,931%
Cholesterol	0 mg	0 mg	-100%
Carbohydrates	60.87 g	28 g	-5%
Sugars	26.09 g	12 g	-10%
Fiber	2.2 g	1.01 g	-23%
Proteins	4.35 g	2 g	-30%
Salt	1.25 g	0.575 g	+106%
Vitamin A	0 µg	0 µg	-100%
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)	0 mg	0 mg	-100%
Calcium	43 mg	19.8 mg	+44%
Iron	2.35 mg	1.08 mg	+1%
Fruits‚ vegetables‚ nuts and rapeseed‚ walnut and olive oils (estimate from ingredients list analysis)	2.572 %	2.572 %

Serving size: 1 COOKIE (46 g)

Environment

Eco-Score C - Moderate environmental impact

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→ The Eco-Score was initially developped for France and it is being extended to other European countries. The Eco-Score formula is subject to change as it is regularly improved to make it more precise and better suited to each country.

Life cycle analysis

Average impact of products of the same category: B (Score: 69/100)

Category: Biscuit (cookie)

PEF environmental score: 0.35 (the lower the score, the lower the impact)
including impact on climate change: 2.88 kg CO2 eq/kg of product

Stage	Impact
Agriculture	80.5 %
Processing	11.8 %
Packaging	3.1 %
Transportation	3.2 %
Distribution	1.4 %
Consumption	0.0 %

Bonuses and maluses

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Malus: -5

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No ingredients that threaten species

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Malus: -15

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Eco-Score for this product

Impact for this product: C (Score: 49/100)
Product: Weis, country style molasses soft cookies

Life cycle analysis score: 69
Sum of bonuses and maluses: -20

Final score: 49/100

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Carbon footprint

Equal to driving 1.5 km in a petrol car

288 g CO² per 100g of product

The carbon emission figure comes from ADEME's Agribalyse database, for the category: Biscuit (cookie) (Source: ADEME Agribalyse Database)

Stage	Impact
Agriculture	82.9 %
Processing	7.9 %
Packaging	3.8 %
Transportation	4.7 %
Distribution	0.7 %
Consumption	0.0 %

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